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400 women will use ‘weed tampons’ for Harvard cannabis study

A new observational study will ask 400 women to track their menstrual symptoms over the course of a few months during which they’ll administer marijuana suppositories.

Marijuana suppositories are designed to alleviate the pain and stress of periods.

The observational study is described as a “first step,” with the ultimate goal being a clinical trial that includes placebos.

Women have long used marijuana to alleviate the pain and stress of periods, though there’s only anecdotal evidence showing the remedy actually works. An upcoming study hopes to change that by examining the potential benefits of “weed tampons,” more accurately called marijuana suppositories.

What are marijuana suppositories?

Unlike traditional tampons that absorb menstrual blood, marijuana suppositories are designed only to help ease stress and pain from cramps, and therefore are seen as a replacement for conventional over-the-counter medications and narcotics. These suppositories have been on the market for years, though they’ve only been